The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed grave concern over the mounting challenges facing the UK high street, as a series of major retailers announce significant restructuring plans, store closures and job cuts.
Britain's high street crisis has deepened dramatically with nearly half of independent retailers reporting sales have crashed compared to last year, according to worrying new research that exposes the scale of the struggle facing local businesses.
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has warned that criminals are undermining legitimate retailers as trading standards services collapse, following a new Which? investigation.
Walsall Council is continuing its commitment to supporting families access essentials through the cost of living crisis with the launch of two new community shops in the first week of August.
University of Wolverhampton will become the latest partner to bolster the workforce based at Wolverhampton Civic Centre - boosting jobs and footfall in the city centre.
A leading independent retailers association has backed the government's move to hold online marketplaces to the same high standards as high street shops, following Royal Assent of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act.
Is Shrewsbury “king of the indies”? That’s the question being posed as part of of a national campaign to celebrate independent retailers across the UK.
Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, Buzzards Valley has become a favourite destination for visitors from all across the UK looking to experience nature, leisure, and local culture in one beautiful location.
A town centre audit from Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) has revealed a significant shift in the town centre’s business landscape - with professional services now overtaking all other sectors.
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